Travel and Stay
Travel Note
Book your Stay
Our weekend is popular around the Des Moines area with both Drake University and Iowa State University graduation the same time! Please make sure to book your place to stay early to make sure that you are able to find a place to rest your head after dancing all night long!
Shuttle
Shuttle from Reception to Hotel
May 17, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
A shuttle will be running every hour starting at 9pm - 11:45pm, from the reception to the Hilton Downtown Des Moines. We want our guests to have fun and let loose! We don't want anyone to worry about getting to their hotel safely after our celebration!
Hotel
Hilton Downtown Des Moines
We have reserved a block of 60 rooms for our guests at the Hilton Downtown Des Moines. We want to make sure our friends and family have a place to stay that is close to the venue! Please make sure to book a hotel room in advance to make sure you have a place to stay after dancing the night away! Please use the link above to book directly with our room block or call them and tell them you would like to book with the Carlson/Yoder Wedding Block!
Discount Code - 93T
House Or Rental
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds will be open and available to book a spot if you would like to bring your camper up! Starting January 2025 you will able to reserve a spot at the link below, or you are able to pay at the gate when you arrive! *The campgrounds don't fill up during off season and many spots will be available* Please visit the website below for rates & information: https://www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/camping/off-season-camping
Flight
Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines has an airport that has many places you can fly from!